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Extruder fan... what is the 2pin connector called ?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:02 am
by Mind
New M2 owner here. I snapped some blades on the 12V 40mm extruder fan and now it is unbalanced and makes a noise. Bah!
Looking to go for an aftermarket high performance and quieter fan, but I need to know what the 2-pin connector is called.... anyone know the name (bonus points for where to get it!
Re: Extruder fan... what is the 2pin connector called ?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:14 am
by jimc
newark has them. they are molex connectors. micro 3.0 version or something like that. much easier to just order from makergear.
Re: Extruder fan... what is the 2pin connector called ?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:15 am
by jsc
I just cut mine off and reused it when I had to switch fans. you will want to replace both 40 mm fans at the same time so that they are the same model; they split voltage. Easiest is to just contact MakerGear and order a replacement fan.
If you really want to experiment, Noctuas are very quiet and Arrow Deltas are loud and powerful.
Re: Extruder fan... what is the 2pin connector called ?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:28 am
by Mind
jsc wrote:I just cut mine off and reused it when I had to switch fans. you will want to replace both 40 mm fans at the same time so that they are the same model; they split voltage. Easiest is to just contact MakerGear and order a replacement fan.
If you really want to experiment, Noctuas are very quiet and Arrow Deltas are loud and powerful.
I am not sure about that.... one is a 12V, 40mm (the extruder), and the other is 24V, 50mm ....
I checked the Molex micro v3, but it does not look the same
Re: Extruder fan... what is the 2pin connector called ?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:41 am
by Mind
OK, I found it. Posting here for future reference.
Manufacturer: Molex
Full part number: 43020-0201
Broken down like so:
Model: 43020
Connectors: 02
No Panel mount: 01
Edit: note: Molex will ship you free samples
Re: Extruder fan... what is the 2pin connector called ?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:41 am
by insta
Mind wrote:jsc wrote:I just cut mine off and reused it when I had to switch fans. you will want to replace both 40 mm fans at the same time so that they are the same model; they split voltage. Easiest is to just contact MakerGear and order a replacement fan.
If you really want to experiment, Noctuas are very quiet and Arrow Deltas are loud and powerful.
I am not sure about that.... one is a 12V, 40mm (the extruder), and the other is 24V, 50mm ....
I checked the Molex micro v3, but it does not look the same
The other 40mm fan is in the electronics enclosure at the base of the printer
Get a slim fan, it's a tight fit inside that box.
Re: Extruder fan... what is the 2pin connector called ?
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:43 am
by benavery
And the DigiKey Part Numbers:
Connector (fan side, plastic part only): WM2761-ND
Remember to buy pins too: WM2781CT-ND
I got 4 connectors, 10 pins (spares of everything), was $6.50, shipped.
Re: Extruder fan... what is the 2pin connector called ?
Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:22 pm
by johnross808
Any idea what the digikey part # for the hotend(heater and thermostat) connectors are?
sorry to thread hijack but this seems like a good place to ask!
Re: Extruder fan... what is the 2pin connector called ?
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2015 8:48 pm
by jsc
Tim put together all the part numbers for all the connectors some time ago:
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1493
Re: Extruder fan... what is the 2pin connector called ?
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 11:55 pm
by jdacal
You guys sure those are Molex? I thought they were PITA connectors?